Engineering Technician (government)

Engineering Technician

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers' mission. The scope of this contract requires specialized expertise in areas such as high-performance computing (HPC), automated processing systems, distributed software design, and secure hosting and networking solutions. The IT infrastructure consists of a mix of Linux, Windows, and UNIX. The environment includes a variety of network devices, server interconnections, mass storage solutions, and essential supporting infrastructure services. The services provided under this contract support areas including HPC, infrastructure maintenance for HPC systems, networking, office automation, and the development of specialized software.

AT&T has an opening for an Engineering Technician to support mission critical operations across large scale computer systems and networks. This role involves hands on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure reliable operations. This position works closely with Government and contractor teams to deliver system stability, lifecycle support, and mission critical performance. This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed in Ft. Meade, MD.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide system assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting and shipping.
• Provide system and component assembly, disassembly, unit testing, life cycle support, and transition to operations.
• Assist with software upgrades as requested by the Government.
• Assist with software maintenance teams to troubleshoot software defects (at the Government's discretion).
• Support software/TAG upgrades.
• Monitor operational capability of large-scale computer systems and the health of systems using Government-provided tools. Includes power, cooling and applications.
• Watch status screens to detect hardware or application failures that reduce processing capability.
• Alert appropriate support personnel when alert detected. Record their timeframes.
• Provide daily pass-down reports for the next shift and Government personnel.
• Interface with facilities personnel (Government and contractor) to ensure continuous system operation.
• Track daily metrics and provide monthly status reports. Report all SW problems to appropriate teams. Provide daily progress/status reports by shift to appropriate Government personnel.
• Assist the Government with improving requalification test and processes to improve systems stability and longevity.
• Participate in familiarization training and other forms of training as required to support operational systems.
• Participating in team meetings to ensure integration planning and maintenance implementation meet Government support requirements.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph.

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have experience with an understanding of the concepts, procedures and guidelines to solve highly complex problems in the maintenance and hardware/software network infrastructure. Must have a high school or GED degree.

Desired Qualifications: Desired skills of troubleshooting and fault isolation, multitasking, IT hardware repair, and working in a team environment.

Ready to join our team? Apply today! Our Engineering Technician (Government) earns between $52,200 - $111,300 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: Columbia, Maryland

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws. We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status.